Aspen Highlands is owned by the famous Aspen Ski Company, but it is another world and has always been an overwhelming favourite of Aspen locals. The mood and ambiance at Aspen Highlands is very different from its more sophisticated neighbours at Ajax or Snowmass. It's hard-drive skiing and the relatively high-speed quads have re-made the experience. There are29 beds at the base of the mountain at Aspen Highlands and 14,000 beds within 10 minutes. Free bus service every 15 minutes.